TFGBV in Ethiopia
Researching technology-facilitated gender-based violence
As personal and public lives are increasingly played out on the internet and through social media, a new frontier in the fight against gender-based violence has emerged. Combatting TFGBV is an essential part of better-protecting women and girls online and empowering their safe and meaningful participation in all forms of public life.
The Centre for Information Resilience’s (CIR) research into TFGBV in Ethiopia signals that women and girls in Ethiopia suffer from several different types of TFGBV. These include hate speech, revenge pornography, and harassment. Many participants at CIR's roundtables and workshops in Addis Ababa cited the lack of data as a key issue preventing TFGBV from being addressed. CIR's research aims to help fill this gap.
9 May 2024 - Addis Ababa
An event to raise awareness about the impacts of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Ethiopia and the work being done to combat it.
The event will include the launch of CIR's research findings, a call to action led by EHRDC and the Women's Human Rights Defenders Netwok, an expert panel discussion, and an exhibition of CSO initiatives.
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The event will bring together people interested in, or working towards, protecting women and girls online and offline.
Join us for insightful discussions and networking opportunities with experts in the field.
The project aims
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Strengthen the evidence base on TFGBV in Ethiopia.
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Better inform government institutions, civil society organisations (CSOs), social media companies, and the general public about TFGBV in Ethiopia.
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Empower CSOs and government institutions in Ethiopia with practical recommendations on addressing TFGBV.
Coming soon...
On 9 May 2024, coinciding with the conference and exhibition in Addis Ababa, CIR will publish its research here on TFGBV in Ethiopia. Amharic and English versions will be available.
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